SMART-HOOK® SERIES

FEATURES & BENEFITS

POWER-SAFE™ System Provides Full Power for Over 24 Hours, Allowing Safe Release, Engagement and Uninterrupted Inside and Outside Communication Lights IP66 Rated Waterproof Motor/GearboxIMPACT-GUARD™ Superior Design Eliminates Damage Caused by Trailer ImpactUpward Biased Housing and Hook Keep Constant Contact with Rear Impact GuardAll Functions are Automatically Reset Once Power is RestoredLarge Rotating Hook Design Prevents Unscheduled Departure, Trailer Creep and Tip OverPatented Direct Drive System Eliminates High Maintenance Clutch, Chain and Brake ComponentsSolid State Control System with Diagnostics

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SMART TECHNOLOGY, FEWER PARTS, LESS MAINTENANCE The patented Direct Drive System and Advanced Hook Sensor replace moving parts that most likely fail in competing products. Eliminating these parts substantially reduces maintenance and downtime resulting in a lower cost of ownership.

Located within the control panel, the POWER-SAFE™ system supplies auto-recharging battery power to the restraint and communication lights for over 24 hours in the event of a power disruption.

STAY SAFE, ENGAGED, AND IN CONTROL (24-HR PROTECTION)

HIGH-VISIBILITY SAFETY COMMUNICATIONHigh-visibility LED lights and large outside sign with forward and reverse lettering provide safe two-way communication for truck drivers and dock attendants.

Waterproof IP67 Rated Hook Position Sensor Eliminates Failure Prone Mechanical Limit SwitchesFault Sensor Alarm Alerts Operator When a Missing orDamaged Rear Impact Guard is Detected Auto-Reversing Hook Avoids Damage from Incoming TruckNEMA 12 Control Panel with Steel Enclosure and Operator Instructions on Hinged CoverAbove Ground Storage Provides Easy Dock Clean-Up and Keeps Housing Clear of Snow, Ice and DebrisLow-ProfileHousingLowersto9”OffGradeOver 32,000 lbs of Restraining Force and 100,000 lbs of Mounting Force5-Year Structural WarrantyDual Zinc Dichromate Finish

Patented Direct Drive System

Advanced Waterproof Hook Sensor

DEDICATED PEOPLE ~ SUPERIOR PRODUCTSDEDICATED PEOPLE ~ SUPERIOR PRODUCTS

The patented Direct Drive System and Advanced Hook Sensor replace moving parts that most likely fail in competing products. Eliminating these parts substantially reduces maintenance and downtime resulting in a lower cost of ownership.

Located within the control panel, the POWER-SAFE™ system supplies auto-recharging battery power to the restraint and communication lights for over 24 hours in the event of a power disruption.

High-visibility LED lights and large outside sign with forward and reverse lettering provide safe two-way communication for truck drivers and dock attendants.

MODEL AR-10KFEATURING THE POWER-SAFE™ BATTERY RESERVE SYSTEM

SUPERIOR STRENGTH

DESIGN

The NORDOCK® patented IMPACT-GUARD™ increases front carriage strength by over TEN TIMES competing designs.

AUTOMATIC VEHICLE RESTRAINT

POWER-SAFE™ System Provides Full Power for Over 24 Hours, Allowing Safe Release, Engagement and Uninterrupted Inside and Outside Communication Lights All Functions are Automatically Reset Once Power is Restored Patent Pending NO-PINCH™ Auxiliary Lock SystemIP66 Rated Waterproof Motor/Gearbox IMPACT-GUARD™ Superior Design Eliminates Damage Caused by Trailer ImpactUpward Biased Housing and Hook Keep Constant Contact with Rear Impact Guard Solid State Control System with DiagnosticsOver 32,000 lbs of Restraining Force and 100,000 lbs of Mounting Force 5-Year Structural Warranty

POWER-SAFE™ System Provides Full Power for Over 24 Hours, Allowing Safe Release, Engagement and Uninterrupted Inside and Outside Communication Lights IP66 Rated Waterproof Motor/GearboxIMPACT-GUARD™ Superior Design Eliminates Damage Caused by Trailer ImpactUpward Biased Housing and Hook Keep Constant Contact with Rear Impact GuardAll Functions are Automatically Reset Once Power is RestoredLarge Rotating Hook Design Prevents Unscheduled Departure, Trailer Creep and Tip OverPatented Direct Drive System Eliminates High Maintenance Clutch, Chain and Brake ComponentsSolid State Control System with Diagnostics

Waterproof IP67 Rated Hook Position Sensor Eliminates Failure Prone Mechanical Limit SwitchesFault Sensor Alarm Alerts Operator When a Missing orDamaged Rear Impact Guard is Detected Auto-Reversing Hook Avoids Damage from Incoming TruckNEMA 12 Control Panel with Steel Enclosure and Operator Instructions on Hinged CoverAbove Ground Storage Provides Easy Dock Clean-Up and Keeps Housing Clear of Snow, Ice and DebrisLow-ProfileHousingLowersto9”OffGradeOver 32,000 lbs of Restraining Force and 100,000 lbs of Mounting Force5-Year Structural WarrantyDual Zinc Dichromate Finish

The SMART-HOOK® Model AR-10K is a premium automatic vehicle restraint designed to secure trucks at the loading dock by using a large rotating hook to engage a trailer’s rear impact guard (RIG).

TheAR-10Kofferstroublefreeoperationandlong-termreliabilitywith 32,000 lbs. of restraining force, and increases loading dock safety with it’s exclusive POWER-SAFE™ battery reserve system. In addition, the patented IMPACT-GUARD™ front carriage reinforcement provides unequalled protection from damage caused by incoming trailers.

Able to supply power to the vehicle restraint in the event of a power outage, the auto-recharging POWER-SAFE™ battery allows full operational restraint functions with safety communication lights for over 24 hours, keeping truck drivers and dock attendants safe, in control and on schedule.

Thelowprofilehousingautomaticallyadjuststovarioustrailerheightsandmovementandlowersto9”abovegrade,avoidingpotential damage from low RIG’s. The restraint is stored above ground level, keeping free of snow, ice and debris.

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Integrated LOGI-SMART® Control Systems ADDITIONAL OPTIONS & ACCESSORIES

SMART-HOOK® SERIES

OPERATIONAs the driver backs the truck into the loading dock, the trailer’s RIG makes contact with the restraint housing, automatically positioningthehousingunderandfirmlyagainsttheRIG.

With the truck in position, the driver sets the brakes and chocks the wheels. The dock attendant pushes the lock button, activating and positioning the large rotating hook in front of the RIG, safely securing the trailer to the loading dock.

Duringloading/unloading,thehousingautomaticallyadjuststothe trailer’s movement while the hook positioning sensor monitors the hook and provides constant upward biased pressure against the RIG, preventing hazards such as trailer creep, early departure and/or tip over.

When no RIG is detected, the hook automatically stores away to avoid damage and goes into fault mode, sounding an alarm to alert the dock attendant. Pushing the override button will silence the alarm while the communication lights indicate a caution condition.

Once the loading cycle is complete, the dock attendant stores the hook by pressing the release button, inside and outside lights then signal the driver and dock attendant when it is safe for the truck to leave.

The enclosed housing design is a structural welded assembly constructedwith5/16”sideplatesand1/2”hightensilereinforcement on leading edge to withstand repeated impacts from backing trailers.

Thelargerotatinghookisconstructedof11/4”thicksteelandisattachedtothehousingusingasuperior11/4”diametershaft.

Zinc plated components include mounting plate, track, hook, housing, and brackets. The housing also comes with black and yellow caution markings for improved visibility.

Waterproof IP67 rated hook position sensor for trouble free non-mechanical hook monitoring.

Patented drive system consists of a direct-coupled IP66 waterproof ratedhightorqueDCmotorandhighefficiencyhelicalgears.

Control panel includes a NEMA 12 rated dust tight enclosure with push button controls and LED communication lights on the cover. The power requirement is 120 volts, single phase and 2 amperes.

COMMUNICATIONHigh-visibility red and green inside and outside LED lights with operator instructions on inside control panel cover and outside mounted sign with clear, large, forward and reverse lettering for drivers.

INSTALLATIONThe vehicle restraint is mounted to the dock face with concrete wall anchors (included) and then welded onto the pit curb angle.

Alternatively, the vehicle restraint can be welded onto a dock face embedded steel plate. Total mounting force is in excess of 100,000 pounds.

Signs, control panel and optional components are installed in accordance with instructions contained within the installation and owners manual.

WARRANTYOne-Year parts and labor and Five-Year Structural Warranty from date of shipment.

Cantilever Extension Mounting Bracket

Watertight Panel Enclosures

Cast-In Wall Mounting Plate

Keyed Override Switch SUPER-COM™ Signal Light System

Ifpowerislost,theinsideandoutsidelightsflashtoindicateapower loss condition that is maintained until power is restored. An audible alarm and inside red light warns dock attendant when no RIG has been detected.

SPECIFICATIONS

DESCRIPTION

CONSTRUCTION

The SMART-HOOK® Model AR-10K is a premium automatic vehicle restraint designed to secure trucks at the loading dock by using a large rotating hook to engage a trailer’s rear impact guard (RIG).

TheAR-10Kofferstroublefreeoperationandlong-termreliabilitywith 32,000 lbs. of restraining force, and increases loading dock safety with it’s exclusive POWER-SAFE™ battery reserve system. In addition, the patented IMPACT-GUARD™ front carriage reinforcement provides unequalled protection from damage caused by incoming trailers.

Able to supply power to the vehicle restraint in the event of a power outage, the auto-recharging POWER-SAFE™ battery allows full operational restraint functions with safety communication lights for over 24 hours, keeping truck drivers and dock attendants safe, in control and on schedule.

Thelowprofilehousingautomaticallyadjuststovarioustrailerheightsandmovementandlowersto9”abovegrade,avoidingpotential damage from low RIG’s. The restraint is stored above ground level, keeping free of snow, ice and debris.

As the driver backs the truck into the loading dock, the trailer’s RIG makes contact with the restraint housing, automatically positioningthehousingunderandfirmlyagainsttheRIG.

With the truck in position, the driver sets the brakes and chocks the wheels. The dock attendant pushes the lock button, activating and positioning the large rotating hook in front of the RIG, safely securing the trailer to the loading dock.

Duringloading/unloading,thehousingautomaticallyadjuststothe trailer’s movement while the hook positioning sensor monitors the hook and provides constant upward biased pressure against the RIG, preventing hazards such as trailer creep, early departure and/or tip over.

When no RIG is detected, the hook automatically stores away to avoid damage and goes into fault mode, sounding an alarm to alert the dock attendant. Pushing the override button will silence the alarm while the communication lights indicate a caution condition.

Once the loading cycle is complete, the dock attendant stores the hook by pressing the release button, inside and outside lights then signal the driver and dock attendant when it is safe for the truck to leave.

High-visibility red and green inside and outside LED lights with operator instructions on inside control panel cover and outside mounted sign with clear, large, forward and reverse lettering for drivers.

Ifpowerislost,theinsideandoutsidelightsflashtoindicateapower loss condition that is maintained until power is restored. An audible alarm and inside red light warns dock attendant when no RIG has been detected.

The enclosed housing design is a structural welded assembly constructedwith5/16”sideplatesand1/2”hightensilereinforcement on leading edge to withstand repeated impacts from backing trailers.

Thelargerotatinghookisconstructedof11/4”thicksteelandisattachedtothehousingusingasuperior11/4”diametershaft.

Zinc plated components include mounting plate, track, hook, housing, and brackets. The housing also comes with black and yellow caution markings for improved visibility.

Waterproof IP67 rated hook position sensor for trouble free non-mechanical hook monitoring.

Patented drive system consists of a direct-coupled IP66 waterproof ratedhightorqueDCmotorandhighefficiencyhelicalgears.

Control panel includes a NEMA 12 rated dust tight enclosure with push button controls and LED communication lights on the cover. The power requirement is 120 volts, single phase and 2 amperes.

The vehicle restraint is mounted to the dock face with concrete wall anchors (included) and then welded onto the pit curb angle.

Alternatively, the vehicle restraint can be welded onto a dock face embedded steel plate. Total mounting force is in excess of 100,000 pounds.

Signs, control panel and optional components are installed in accordance with instructions contained within the installation and owners manual.

One-Year parts and labor and Five-Year Structural Warranty from date of shipment.

Integrated LOGI-SMART® Control Systems Cantilever Extension Mounting Bracket

Watertight Panel Enclosures

Cast-In Wall Mounting Plate

Keyed Override Switch SUPER-COM™ Signal Light System

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